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Tapas Catering in Matfield
Looking for tapas catering in Matfield? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Birthday and anniversary parties
- Receptions and drinks parties
Tapas catering near Matfield
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Room for a tapas table
- A suitable spot to finish hot tapas
- Permission from the venue
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Olives & bread
- Manchego & membrillo
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Tortilla española
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
Tapas catering for your event in Matfield
Hot tapas are finished on site, so they’re served at their best. Typical bookings include receptions and drinks parties and evening sharing boards, serving padrón peppers, albóndigas and tortilla española.
For a country party near Matfield, tapas and sangria set the mood. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
Your questions about tapas catering in Matfield
Can you cook in Brenchley Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
We’re having a ceremony at Ebenezer Church (Matfield): can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Do you do tapas on their own?
Yes. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Do you supply canapé staff?
Staff make canapés work, which we can supply.
How do you work out quantities?
It depends on whether they’re a starter, canapés or the whole meal. We’ll suggest quantities for your event.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
DIY paella versus live catering
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Tapas can be a starter, a reception or the whole meal, so they fit most plans. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What you get with us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Drinks service on request
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
How we price tapas catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Whether you need crockery
- The number of people
- Parking and unloading
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- What the venue already provides
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of where we’d cook
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Nearby places to Matfield
Other catering in Matfield
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Matfield? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Check diets in advance
- Label vegetarian and allergen-free dishes
Afterwards, we clear away.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Events we cater in Matfield
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Tapas before paella
- Evening grazing
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Anniversary parties
Historic buildings near Matfield frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue.
What to look for in a quote
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How bad weather is handled
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- When payment is due
Tapas for events in Matfield
Matfield is about 5 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. For an event in Matfield, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Matfield. We cater in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 31 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Ebenezer Church (Matfield). A picnic in Brenchley Wood? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering. Matfield is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, a lovely setting for a drinks reception outdoors.
Anywhere in TN12, we can bring tapas catering to you. From Standings Close, Homebush Green and Chestnut Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Petteridge (1 mile south-east), Brenchley (1 mile east), Colt's Hill (1 mile north-west), Key's Green (2 miles south-west) and Paddock Wood (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles west), Tonbridge (5 miles north-west), Kings Hill (8 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Tunbridge Wells Hospital (2.9 miles west) and The Hop Farm Museum (3.1 miles north). Open spaces near Matfield include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Schools near Matfield include Mascalls School (1.2 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Poet at Matfield pub (within half a mile west)
What happens on the day
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. Sunset in Matfield is around 9:15pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- We check your date.
- You choose canapés, table tapas or both.
- We set up on arrival.
- Hot and cold tapas are served.
- Afterwards, we clear up.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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